90lbs lost, 40lbs to go- pics!

Rawrbyn
Rawrbyn Posts: 109 Member
in Success Stories
I started out at 288+. When I weighed in for my work physical, I couldn't believe that I had reached almost 300lbs. I decided to do something about it.
Right now, I'm 198. I have about 40lbs to go, and then I'll see how I feel. It hasn't been easy, but 90lbs in a year isn't terrible!

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  • zen_mama
    zen_mama Posts: 51
    90 pounds in a year- that is phenominal! You look great!
  • mogriff1
    mogriff1 Posts: 325 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats!
  • Qattusa
    Qattusa Posts: 139 Member
    That really is amazing and inspirational! You go girl, you are looking terrific and proud! Your efforts in just one year show the hard work and dedication you have put into this mission.

    Oh and I looooove the colour of your hair in your profile pic! :flowerforyou:
  • Rawrbyn
    Rawrbyn Posts: 109 Member
    That really is amazing and inspirational! You go girl, you are looking terrific and proud! Your efforts in just one year show the hard work and dedication you have put into this mission.

    Oh and I looooove the colour of your hair in your profile pic! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you!! I really need to color it again, but I'm waiting until I hit the 100lbs lost mark to reward myself. :)
  • mamakayy
    mamakayy Posts: 36
    90 pounds in a year is AMAZING! That's like a pound every four days!!

    YOu look great!
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
    Awesome job girl.
  • JulieDerda
    JulieDerda Posts: 163
    wonderful work you look great! keep up the good work!
  • cutiepie2628
    cutiepie2628 Posts: 415 Member
    I started out at 288+. When I weighed in for my work physical, I couldn't believe that I had reached almost 300lbs. I decided to do something about it.
    Right now, I'm 198. I have about 40lbs to go, and then I'll see how I feel. It hasn't been easy, but 90lbs in a year isn't terrible!

    beforeafter.jpg

    u look amazing!
  • Ayla20103005
    Ayla20103005 Posts: 104 Member
    Congrats! How did you do it?
  • TLPad
    TLPad Posts: 34
    You have done fantastic, well done. You look great. Good luck with the other 40lbs :)
  • IamJacksColdSweat
    IamJacksColdSweat Posts: 106 Member
    I'll echo the rest of the posters by saying you look absolutely amazing! I am trying to lose 90lbs and would be ecstatic to lose it in a year!

    Congrats and I wish you well on losing the last 40!
  • fluffysexyme
    fluffysexyme Posts: 104 Member
    Great job! I'm so jealous, but in a good way! If I could lose 90 lbs in a year I'd be jumping for joy!! and then tracking it ;)
  • jj3120
    jj3120 Posts: 358
    Fantastic job! well done!
  • Anderia
    Anderia Posts: 753 Member
    That is a big accomplishment! YOU GO!!
  • Rawrbyn
    Rawrbyn Posts: 109 Member
    Congrats! How did you do it?

    I gave up regular soda as a first step. I started walking everywhere, parking really far away from everywhere I went, carried a jug of water with me, and joined this site. Eventually, I started drinking diet soda. I work midnights, and needed the caffeine. I only have one every few days. I don't drink fruit juice, and only drink milk with protein shakes. Some days, I eat my calories, sometimes I eat 200 less. I find that when I vary my calories, it really helps my weight drop. If I want something naughty, I eat it....but I make sure it fits in my calories. If it doesn't, I don't beat myself up over it. I just continue eating well after that. I don't deprive myself most of the time. It has worked. It has been hard, but it has worked. I feel amazing, having accomplished it on my own, with no fad diets or pills. I feel like an awesome person, and someone who is worth something, finally. :)
  • gazz777au
    gazz777au Posts: 157 Member
    Woohooo ... that is awesome. Well done !
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    You look so great! :D Congrats!!!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,514 Member
    Congrats! How did you do it?

    I gave up regular soda as a first step. I started walking everywhere, parking really far away from everywhere I went, carried a jug of water with me, and joined this site. Eventually, I started drinking diet soda. I work midnights, and needed the caffeine. I only have one every few days. I don't drink fruit juice, and only drink milk with protein shakes. Some days, I eat my calories, sometimes I eat 200 less. I find that when I vary my calories, it really helps my weight drop. If I want something naughty, I eat it....but I make sure it fits in my calories. If it doesn't, I don't beat myself up over it. I just continue eating well after that. I don't deprive myself most of the time. It has worked. It has been hard, but it has worked. I feel amazing, having accomplished it on my own, with no fad diets or pills. I feel like an awesome person, and someone who is worth something, finally. :)

    Sounds like you found the recipe for success! :smile: Congratulations on your great accomplishment.:drinker:
    Thanks for the dose of inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • sarahetwin83
    sarahetwin83 Posts: 8
    Congrats! How did you do it?

    I gave up regular soda as a first step. I started walking everywhere, parking really far away from everywhere I went, carried a jug of water with me, and joined this site. Eventually, I started drinking diet soda. I work midnights, and needed the caffeine. I only have one every few days. I don't drink fruit juice, and only drink milk with protein shakes. Some days, I eat my calories, sometimes I eat 200 less. I find that when I vary my calories, it really helps my weight drop. If I want something naughty, I eat it....but I make sure it fits in my calories. If it doesn't, I don't beat myself up over it. I just continue eating well after that. I don't deprive myself most of the time. It has worked. It has been hard, but it has worked. I feel amazing, having accomplished it on my own, with no fad diets or pills. I feel like an awesome person, and someone who is worth something, finally. :)

    Firstly a huge congras lady you have done A M A Z I N G!!!!!

    and my approach has pretty much echoed yours - love the bit about not depriving, I have done this to so actually its not a diet at all....it's a lifestyle change!

    You have always been worth something but its great you now believe it, here's to the next 40lb. Yes it might not be easy but look at how you feel now and how far you have come and think of how you will feel then!!!! x
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Dang girl! Looking great!! Congrats on the fabulous progress!
  • becks2089
    becks2089 Posts: 20 Member
    Amazing!! I have the same starting weight. i don't think I have it in me to be 90 down in one year. You are an inspiration! Great luck finishing the last 40. Please keep posting progress.
  • backto20
    backto20 Posts: 17
    you are looking fantastic, could do with some of your enthusiasm.
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    Well Done - you look amazing.

    I love the weigh you are losing the weight - I'm doing it the same way ~( well hopefully) and its good to see that it dos work.
  • Rawrbyn
    Rawrbyn Posts: 109 Member
    You DO have it in you, though!! It's not easy, but it's so worth it!!! What pushed me were the little milestones. When I hit 20lbs lost, I couldn't wait for 30lbs. When I went down a pants size, I couldn't wait for the next. (I went from size 26 to 16) When I was able to sit cross legged in a chair, I couldn't STOP doing it! That goes for sitting Indian style, and....um...ladylike. I don't know how to say it. I just know that when I was bigger, I couldn't sit with one knee draped over the other. Now, I sit like that all of the time! My knee pain went away. When I was able to walk a mile without getting winded, I couldn't wait to walk 2.
    You can totally do it. You just have to remember to keep going. You will have days that you will give up, but that's okay. When you give up, just start back up...if not right then and there, then go to bed, and wake up to a new day! If you eat a terrible breakfast, then just eat well the rest of the day. Do NOT starve yourself. When I bumped my calories up, my loss happened.

    You really can do it. :)
  • NomiS6
    NomiS6 Posts: 67 Member
    well done
  • Sbehlmer
    Sbehlmer Posts: 464 Member
    You look amazing!!! Congratulations!! You are an inspiration to us all!!!! :)
  • Kell_Smurthwaite
    Kell_Smurthwaite Posts: 384 Member
    You are looking AWESOME! What a difference! You're doing an amazing job - keep up the great work. :)
  • tyabd
    tyabd Posts: 87 Member
    Congrats! How did you do it?

    I gave up regular soda as a first step. I started walking everywhere, parking really far away from everywhere I went, carried a jug of water with me, and joined this site. Eventually, I started drinking diet soda. I work midnights, and needed the caffeine. I only have one every few days. I don't drink fruit juice, and only drink milk with protein shakes. Some days, I eat my calories, sometimes I eat 200 less. I find that when I vary my calories, it really helps my weight drop. If I want something naughty, I eat it....but I make sure it fits in my calories. If it doesn't, I don't beat myself up over it. I just continue eating well after that. I don't deprive myself most of the time. It has worked. It has been hard, but it has worked. I feel amazing, having accomplished it on my own, with no fad diets or pills. I feel like an awesome person, and someone who is worth something, finally. :)

    my heart goes out to that. i know exactly how you feel.. :) keep it up its actually a great achievement... did you do any exercise ?
  • xxxMakeItCountxxx
    xxxMakeItCountxxx Posts: 11
    Fantastic job you are doing...you should be VERY proud! Thank you for being an inspiration and showing just what we can accomplish when we really put our mind to it. Keep up the great work...you're worth it!
  • nikkinoonarr
    nikkinoonarr Posts: 101
    You are amazing, I like you have another 40lb to go. You really are an inspiration. 90lb in a year is phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures. I love success stories, you look fab and can't wait to see the final pictures of you when you have shed the last tiny 40lb.

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